( this would probably never happen, bts x bp collaboration but i'm gonna make it happen for my girl, zuri )
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to say that zuri was nervous is irrelevant. in fact, she wasn't that nervous. there were only i don't know, millions of people gonna watch.
she was about to perform "paper hearts" by tori kelly with bts' very own, jeon jungkook. and no, she did not have feelings for him.
it was just awkward since fans ship them a lot and they know about it, i mean she knows so he probably knows too.
some armys are pretty scary when it comes to their faves being close to girls especially idols/celebrities.
the only reason they were doing this is to gain more popularity and get their name more out there since their ship is at it's highest right now. i guess you can call this a public stunt.
and even though jungkook made a cover of the song 3 years ago and zuri a year ago, they were doing it any way.
since blackpink doesn't go to mama, it was decided that the duo would perform in mma, which was today.
the two never had a proper conversation together, probably one of the reasons they were so awkward. plus jimin keeps on looking at them with a smile.
the makeup stylist, sunhee, chuckled at her pouting face. "okay, you're ready." zuri stood up, crossing her arms, "thanks, unnie."
her manager, dohyun, took her hand and squeezed it. "you'll be fine, zuri. just relax and have fun while you can."
"but this is my first time having a collaboration." she said softly. he sighed, "my point exactly. you don't have a lot of opportunities like this."
"i know, right? and the song isn't even an original song, just a cover." she muttered. "but you're right. thanks, dohyun oppa."
"now, let's go." he guided her understage, where jungkook, his manager, and some stylist were.
the two idols bowed to each other then awkwardly smiled.
the two never practiced together, they were only given scripts. they only practiced together earlier thar day, which was also super awkward aka this collab was a last minute thing.
"hello, sunbae." she greeted, keeping a small tight smile. he nodded, smiling too, "it's okay. you can just call me jungkook." "okay."
the staffs announced that they'll be onstage in 5.
━━━━━━━━━━ jungkook - normal
zuri - bold
both - italicized ━━━━━━━━━━
"goodbye love, you flew right by, love." their voice echoed throughout the place.
audience, idols and fans, showed confused expressions. they knew nothing of this collab. as fans realize that it was jungkook and zuri, they cheered, shippers and non shippers.
"remember the way you made me feel. such young love but," jungkook came to stage. "something in me knew that it was real. frozen in my head."
"pictures i'm living through for now. trying to remember all the good times. our life was cutting through so loud. memories are playing in my dull mind. i hate this part, paper hearts and i'll hold a piece of yours. don't think i would just forget about it. hoping that you won't forget about it."
as jungkook finished his lines, zuri came to stage with a soft smiled plastered on her face.
"everything is gray under these skies,wet mascara.hiding every cloud under a smile,when there's cameras. and i just can't reach out to tell you. that i always wonder what you're up to."
they look at each other, getting the hang of performing together. zuri looked away from his gaze, seemingly flustered.
"pictures i'm living through for now. trying to remember all the good times. our life was cutting through so loud. memories are playing in my dull mind.i hate this part, paper heartsand i'll hold a piece of yours. don't think i would just forget about it.hoping that you won't forget."
the two went to each other's side and sang,
"i live through pictures as if i was right there by your side. but you'll be good without me and if i could just give it some time.i'll be alright."
"goodbye love, you flew right by love."
the audience squealed and screamed as jungkook boldly took her hand and twirled her around. zuri, confused since it wasn't part of the choreography, just went with it and smiled.
jungkook's hyungs, specifically jimin and taehyung, copied their actions, clearly teasing the younger member.
zuri's unnies slightly widened their eyes, a bit shocked. but still cheering since their shy member looked like she wanted to melt on the floor.
"pictures i'm living through for now. trying to remember all the good times. our life was cutting through so loud. memories are playing in my dull mind.i hate this part, paper hearts and i'll hold a piece of yours. don't think i would just forget about it."
"hoping that you won't forget."
and that's the story of how jungkook and zuri became kinda friends.
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━ gaia's message! - it physically hurts to type the words sunbae, unnie, and oppa when you're not korean 💀 - also, not sure if jungkook is fine with being called oppa with fellow idols so omg we'll just call him jungkook. - and no, zuri and jungkook don't have romantic feelings for each other. - i honestly just want to include this song and some more drama to zuri's life.
